1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monaro | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |